Courage Midfielder Lehn Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery
February 24, 2003 - Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA)
Carolina Courage News Release
Morrisville, NC (Feb. 24, 2003) - Carolina Courage midfielder Unni Lehn underwent successful surgery to repair a minor injury her right knee last week. The arthroscopic procedure was performed in Norway, where Lehn suffered the injury training for the upcoming WUSA season.
The timetable for Lehn's rehabilitation, 2-4 weeks, leaves open the possibility of her participation for Norway in next month's Algarve Cup in Portugal. Lehn is expected to make a full recovery in time for the beginning of the WUSA season in April.
The Courage will begin its defense of the Founders Cup trophy on Saturday, April 5th at 2 pm at SAS Stadium in Cary. The season will begin in dramatic fashion with a rematch of the championship game, as Mia Hamm and the Washington Freedom come to town. Season seats begin at only $95 for the entire 12-game season and can be purchased by calling the Courage ticket office at (919) 573-7626 or by visiting online at www.carolinacourage.com.
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